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We conclude our coverage of Dances with Films 2023 by talking to filmmaker Barry Rubinow. Barry is an Emmy Award winning filmmaker whose new documentary Banded Together: The Boys from Glen Rock High screens today at 4:45PM PST (7/2/23) at the TLC Chinese Theater in Hollywood. I loved the film and the fact that all of these incredible musicians (Lee Shapiro, the Vivino brothers and John Feeney just...

Today we begin our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival . I'll be traveling to the festival so I was excited to get the chance to speak with its executive director, Rudi Womak. Rudi gives us some history of the festival as well as some very exciting things to look forward to during that week. The festival runs from Wednesday July 4 - Sunday July 9, 2023. You can purchase a...

My top pick for narrative feature at Dances with Films 2023 is The Black Guelph . This film caught me off guard and I fell in love with it during the opening scene. John Connors directed the film and co-wrote it with Tiernan Williams. Today we talk with some of the main actors from the film. Kevin Glynn (also an executive producer), Tony Doyle (Virgil) and Graham Earley (Canto) sat down to discuss...

We continue our coverage of Dances with Films with the documentary film Abled: The Blake Leeper Story. Blake Leeper (Athlete, Paralympian), Einar Thorsteinsson (Director & Editor) and Brian Leong (Producer & Cinematographer) join us for today's episode of Salt Lake Dirt. The film is a beautiful story about family and resilience. Make sure to keep an eye out for it! Great chat, great film. Thanks f...

"ONE MAN'S TALE OF DEPRESSION, PSYCHIC TORMENT AND A BUS TOUR OF THE HOLOCAUST." --- On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I was thrilled to have author Jerry Stahl on the show. Jerry has been one of my favorite writers since I first discovered his novel I, Fatty (a novel about the silent film star Fatty Arbuckle told as a memoir) nearly 20 years ago. Meeting him for the first time and being able to e...

Author Jack Skelley joins me today on the show. His latest book is The Complete Fear of Kathy Acker. Excerpts from the book have been published over the course of four decades. Over the years it has become a cult classic about the1980s underground scene in Los Angeles. I tore through the book and am now a huge fan. I can see why it has been held in such high regard. I'm excited that people can...

One of my favorite films from Dances with Films so far is without a doubt Hedgehog . Writer/director D. Mitry joins me today to talk about his film. It is one of the first narrative projects that directly addresses the Ukranian-Russian conflict happening right now. It's an incredibly beautiful film and I encourage you to check it at either Dances with Films or the Wyoming International Film Fe...

Rex Dean joins us today on Salt Lake Dirt. Rex is the writer/director of Space Baby . I had a blast watching the film and when I found out the backstory, I was blown away! Space Baby will have its world premiere at Dances with Films on Sunday June 25 at 6:30pm. Purchase tickets HERE . Great film, great chat. Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: Purchase tickets to Space Baby (Sun. June 2...

Craig Clevender is the author of The Contortionist's Handbook and Dermaphoria . His latest novel Mother Howl was recently released on Datura Books. On this episode we talk about about the origin of Mother Howl , imposter syndrome, and the evolution of the publishing industry. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Mother Howl synopsis: "Sixteen-year-old Lyle Edison recogn...

This week I begin my coverage of Dances with Films . DWF runs from June 22 to July 2, 2023 (TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood). I've been fortunate enough to screen some of the films beforehand and I've really enjoyed. One in particular, Farewelling, had a strong impact on me. I was thrilled to have Rodes Phire (writer & director) and lead actress Cristen Coppen from Farewelling on tod...

Today I'm thrilled to welcome James Martak from Hot House West to the show. James plays rhythm guitar in this swing orchestra inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt. I'm a big fan of their music and I'm always excited to see what they will come up with next. On this episode James and I talk about the origins of the group, the evolution of the jazz community in Salt Lake, and their K...

Today I welcome back one of my favorite authors. Megan Abbott joins me to talk about her new book Beware the Woman (May 30, 2023; G.P. Putnam's Sons). We talk the new book, writer's workshops, and photography. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Beware the Woman Synopsis: "Honey, I just want you to have everything you ever wanted. That’s what Jacy’s mom always told...

Filmmaker and author Greg Sestero joins me for this episode of Salt Lake Dirt. Greg wrote The Disaster Artist which is about his friendship with Tommy Wiseau and their experience making the cult classic film The Room . The book is one of the best film memoirs out there in my opinion. And of course, The Room speaks for itself. There is a reason why after 20 years the film resonates with a worldwide...

On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt we flip the format. Author C.E. Hoffman has an incredible podcast called Scribbles & Spills . I was a guest on the program a few months back. I had such a good time that I thought I would share our episode. So on this episode C.E. interviews me, Kyler Bingham. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Author Bio: C.E. Hoffman is a recipient of a Silver...

Today on Salt Lake Dirt I speak with actress Grace Truly . Grace appears in the new film Book Club: The Next Chapter (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen). Grace has appeared in several short films and has also appeared in Downton Abbey: A New Era. I had an amazing time talking with Grace about Book Club as well as her interests in vintage clothing, sewing, photography, and...

I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome Gary Lassin to the show. Gary is the president of the Three Stooges Fan Club and the author of the new book A Tour De Farce : The Complete History of the Three Stooges on the Road. The fan club and ultimately Gary, are responsible for my love of early era comedians and classic Hollywood. I joined the club in my early teens. It was amazing being able to connec...

Today I welcome author John Derderian to the show. I became aware of John's work through Stephen Jay Schwartz . If Stephen recommends something, I know it's going to be good. That was definitely the case with John's short story collection Starbucks Must Die and Other Stories . Great book, great chat! I'm looking forward to reading his next collection of short stories entitled Schrö...

Today I welcome back Michelle Bossy to the show. I first talked to Michelle back in 2021 when her film Under the Lantern Lit Sky played at the Brooklyn Film Festival. That film was one of my favorites from 2021 so I was thrilled when I heard that she had two short films currently playing the festival circuit. In this episode we discuss Early Retirement and Antisemite - two powerful films that you’...

Annette Bochenek joins me to talk about her book Hometowns to Hollywood Volume 1 . Annette is a film historian, professor and creator of the Hometowns to Hollywood blog where she travels all over the country to explore the hometowns of Hollywood greats like Ava Gardner, Jimmy Steward, and Orson Welles. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: HometownsToHollywood.com...

Today I welcome back author Chip Jacobs to the show. We talk about his 2016 book Strange As It Seems . Incredible book, check it out! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Synopsis: "The life of Gordon Zahler was simply so miraculous that it might as well have been science fiction.  Born into an entertainment family in suburban Los Angeles in the mid-1920s, Zahler was a lovable prankster and class...

CLICK HERE for a Full TRANSCRIPT of the Episode Today I welcome back filmmaker Cameron S. Mitchell . We talk about his new short film Kryptonite which is currently a part of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge . I'm a big fan of Cameron's and was thrilled to be able to talk with him so soon after this year's Slamdance Film Festival. Great chat, great film! --- Logline : "Old...

This week I welcome filmmaker Dan Katzir to the show. Dan and Ravit Markus (co-director/producer) brought their documentary film American Pot Story to the Slamdance Film Festival where it won an Audience Award. Great chat, great film! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- LOGLINE : American Pot Story: Oaksterdam tells the unknown origin story of the underdogs who took a huge risk in order to revolutioni...

Today I welcome Brad Listi to the show. His latest novel is called Be Brief and Tell Them Everything . I really connected with this book. It's high on my current recommendation list. Check it out. He is also the host of Otherppl with Brad Listi , which has become one of my favorite literary podcasts as of late. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Book Synopsis: "A darkly funny meditation on c...

Lauren Badillo Milici joins me today to talk about her new book Sad Sexy Catholic . We talk about the Scream franchise, the Mothman of West Virginia, and how she approaches writing poetry. Great chat! I'm a huge fan of Lauren's now. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Book Synopsis: SAD SEXY CATHOLIC follows the journey of a young twenty-something as she navigates the already difficult task of...